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Macau Gaming Tax Revenue Rises 9.3% to $7.22B Through July
Macau collected $7.22 billion in gaming tax revenue through July 2026, up 9.3% YoY, but July GGR fell 8.4% year-on-year despite a sequential rebound.
Vanuatu Consulate in Guangzhou Used as Gambling Venue
Vanuatu's Guangzhou consulate was allegedly used as a gambling venue for four months in 2025, sparking a diplomatic row and opposition demands for an Ombudsman investigation.
W Macau Names Sammy King General Manager at Studio City
Sammy King, a 38-year hospitality veteran who led W Hong Kong to a Forbes Four-Star rating, has been appointed general manager of W Macau – Studio City.
Rank Group Profit Up 21% but Tax Clouds Gather Over UK Casinos
Rank Group grew underlying operating profit 21% to £78.6M in FY26, but profit after tax fell 23% as CEO Richard Harris warned tax hikes would force venue closures.
UKGC: Sloppy ID Checks Broke FRA Pilot Scheme
The UKGC revealed poor operator ID verification wrecked its FRA pilot, with initials, nicknames and wrong addresses causing matching failures that undermined the frictionless check promise.
